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Spartanburg County Government

Veterinarian

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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$109,781 / year median in South Carolina

+18% projected growth

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Career Center Home Search Jobs Veterinarian 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Spartanburg County Government Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States (on-site) APPLY Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Spartanburg County Government Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 11 hours ago Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Spartanburg County Government Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Government Min Experience 2-3 Years Min Education None Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian Description Please apply here: https://tinyurl.com/2fccdzfr
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Animal Welfare Services Medical Director, this position performs a variety of professional veterinary duties including the diagnosis of medical conditions, medical treatment, and surgery when necessary for the animals in the care of the Spartanburg County PRC. Recommends and evaluates treatment plans including testing for diseases and appropriate vaccinations. Ensures the medical services section operates in conformity with the South Carolina Code of Laws governing Animal Welfare. Performs related administrative and professional work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Shelter Medicine, Spay/Neuter Surgeries. Responsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of domestic animals in the care of the Spartanburg County PRC, including foster animals. Provides input on wildlife/exotic cases, if necessary. Performs spay/neuter and other surgeries, dentals, etc. and manages assistants, techs, etc. in this effort. Performs wellness services through organized wellness clinics. Assists with preventative shelter medicine protocols. Assists with training, diagnostic and treatment protocols pertaining to animal health as needed to support staff. Records information pertaining to animal seen on the animal/patients record in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains medical records (paper and electronic) for PRC animals. Works collaboratively with PRC staff on animal medical needs. Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Assists the Medical Director in ensuring adequate inventory of supplies, medications and all drugs, including DEA-regulated substances. Participates in local, regional, and national associations such as the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. Encourages teamwork and cooperative spirit between department employees, volunteers, and work crew. Performs other job tasks and duties as needed to ensure effective operations of the department. Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of shelter medicine and epidemiology. Knowledge of disease recognition in shelter setting required. Effective decision making and diagnostic skills and interest in pursuing treatment option.
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Desire to implement efficiencies on an on-going basis. Able to deal with staff, volunteers and clients in a professional manner. Able to direct work of others. Strong customer service orientation. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Ability to prioritize and organize the daily workload to ensure efficient operations and humane animal care. High level recognition of animal disease and illness. Knowledge and ability to execute proper animal handling and cleaning techniques to avoid the spread of disease to other animals as well as employees and volunteers . Identification of various breeds of dogs, cats, and other small domestic animals Strong understanding of the principles of animal behavior and care. Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during emergency situations and work under stressful and time-restrictive conditions. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and work with persons in highly stressful situations. Ability to work in a team environment. Work is performed constantly in an animal shelter that operates seven days per week with exposure to animals, including some with questionable health and temperament concerns, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and cleaning agents. Regularly move about the shelter to provide supervision and assistance to shelter employees and animals. Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment. Handles animals of all sizes in a variety of areas and positions. Constantly communicates with clients, staff members, and volunteers who have inquiries and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The stress level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be currently licensed in the State to practice veterinary medicine Must be qualified and eligible to obtain DEA license. Experience in the field of veterinary medicine, with high volume surgical sterilization experience desirable. Must demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Comprehensive knowledge of the Human Animal Support Services initiative. Thorough knowledge of best practices for animal care programs and services. LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS and
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Certified in Euthanasia within one year of employment. Possession of a valid driver's license issued in the state of South Carolina. All regular full-time and part-time employees of Spartanburg County are required by state law to participate in the South Carolina Retirement System.
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